Matthew Rathbun, formerly of Century 21 Classic in Ruther Glen, received the 2007 George Rink Outstanding State Real Estate Educator Award during the Virginia Association of REALTORS’ (VAR) annual awards banquet, held February 14 in Richmond.
The Outstanding Real Estate Educator Award recognizes a Realtor who exemplifies leadership and service and has made significant contributions to real estate education at either the state or local level. It is named in honor of one of Virginia’s most well-known and dedicated educators, Mr. George Rink.
Rathbun, now Education Director for the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS, is certified to teach REBAC programs, ethics, pre-license classes, Fair Housing, and other real estate-related courses.
The Virginia Association of REALTORS (VAR) is the business advocate for real estate professionals in Virginia. VAR represents more than 38,000 REALTORS active in all phases of real estate brokerage, management, development and appraisal.